Chicken wontons
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I can’t thank my father-in-law, Denny, enough for turning me on to this recipe. Over the last three years I have made this appetizer ten or so times. People love the light and refreshing taste of the orange and cilantro. And who can beat an appetizer with such a cute presentation.
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Entries from January 2008
January 31, 2008
Five-Spice Chicken Salad in Wonton Shells
January 29, 2008
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Originally I made this salsa with a shrimp sate recipe. I have also paired it with grilled salmon. And this is the second time I have made it as a stand alone “dip.” The pineapple-cilantro combination is incredibly refreshing with just enough heat from the jalapeno pepper.
Normally I use fresh [...]
January 28, 2008
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Dean and I hosted a going-away this weekend for our friend Rachel. Rachel is one of the few people who was working at Dean’s office when he first started working there four years ago. I can’t thank Rachel enough for helping to keep Dean sane during some of the crazy [...]
January 24, 2008
Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad
Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Dean and I both love spinach salads. I make about 15 different ones. I came across this recipe a year or so ago, I have made it several times since then. The combination of the creamy goat cheese, fresh oranges, crunchy sweet almonds, fresh spinach, and the [...]
January 17, 2008
Cauliflower Soup with Truffle Oil
Cauliflower Soup with Truffle Oil
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Since it’s getting cold again, I thought I would put a wonderful soup recipe up on the blog. It is another transfer over from Serendipitous Reflections (October 18, 2005)
When I was out in Iowa visiting my friends Tracey and Clay, Clay and I talked about a ton [...]
January 14, 2008
Mini Cheeseburger Salad with Yellow Mustard Vinaigrette
cheeseburger salad
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Another favorite from Serendipitous Reflections (May 5, 2005)
This salad is quickly becoming our favorite. It is so yummy and easy. I use a cast iron grill skillet to grill the mini burgers. I have always put salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in my hamburgers, but the onions keep the burgers moist [...]
January 10, 2008
Balsamic-glazed chicken sandwiches with red onions and goat cheese
Balsamic glazed chicken sandwiches with red onions and goat cheese
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I decided to bring over some of my favorite recipes from Serendipitous Reflections. So here’s the first.
I made these chicken sandwiches on Saturday night and they were wonderful. Honestly they were some of the simplest sandwiches to make and so full of flavor, [...]
January 9, 2008
Turkey and Rice Soup with Andouille Sausage
Turkey and Rice Soup with Andouille Sausage
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I know I’m posting this a little late for the holidays, but here is a great recipe for leftover turkey. I think it would be great with leftover chicken also. And thanks to Clay’s great suggestion to make a second turkey just for stock, I [...]
January 9, 2008
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Cheesecake is one of the foods that I think makes the world go round. I haven’t been making this particular cheesecake recipe for very long, but I have had a ton of success with it. I have even made this recipe for a friend to take to her son’s baseball banquet. [...]
January 8, 2008
Pudge
Pudge!
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
About 9 years ago, I was looking for some recipes to make Christmas treats. I came across this recipe in an old church cookbook that my mom had had for years. I have always gone on the theory that you can’t go wrong with a church cookbook recipe because people aren’t going [...]
